Body Mass Index

Measure of body fat based on height,weight and gender.

Calculation

Needs:
  weight in pounds, height in inches.

Formula:
  (weight ÷ height ²) × 703

Unit:
  [ Kg / m ²]

Interpretation

Underweight:
  < 18.5 Kg / m ²

Normal:
  18.5 - 25 Kg / m ²

Overweight:
  25 - 30 Kg / m ²

Obesity:
  > 30 Kg / m ²

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Sascha Hemminger 2004